Associate General Counsel Supply Chain (EMEA)

What you’ll bring

·       Qualified Solicitor with LLB (Hons), JD or LLM degree or equivalent in at least one jurisdiction where Worley operates.  

·       The successful candidate will have extensive legal experience with in-house experience preferred but not required.

·       Experience with legal systems, technology tools, and AI.

·       Experience in a global or matrixed organization preferred.

·       Experience with EPC, EPCM and/or construction contracts preferred.

·       For UK\: Experience with NEC, IChemE or FIDIC is recommended.

Leadership & commercial competencies

·       Strong strategic thinking and leadership skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

·       Results-oriented, proactive, and adaptable. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

·       Decision Making
Makes independent and well considered decisions and recommendations that can either be general or specific which may impact the project. Ability to implement complex projects working with others.

·       Supervision Received
Receives guidance on strategic goals and objectives but needs minimal technical guidance and control. Work is reviewed to ensure it meets the company’s strategic direction and Purpose and Values.

·       Supervision Authority
Will drive results and outcomes through collaboration with others both within the Legal team and other functional teams.

·       Communication 
Effectively communicates and presents complex issues and reports to management. Highly skilled in the ability to teach, persuade and influence others. Collaborative management style with a cooperative team approach.

·    Systems, Processes & Tools
Functional understanding of broader systems, processes and tools related to field. Able to teach and help others. May participate in the development of new systems, processes and tools.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.

And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.

About us 

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions. 

About the role

·       Newly created role within Worley providing dedicated legal support to Project Procurement teams

·       Covering UK projects initially and then across EMEA in the future

·       London based strongly preferred; other major EMEA Worley locations may also be considered

As a member of our Legal Department, the Legal Counsel Supply Chain provides legal support to Project Supply Chain teams on significant capital projects in Worley’s MPP and GO businesses across EMEA. Reporting directly to the General Counsel Supply Chain.

A leader who develops and implements strategies within his/her areas of responsibility and accountability. Responsible for the legal support to designated Project Supply Chain teams in collaboration with the regional legal teams and the Legal Centers of Excellence. Cooperates with other leaders within the global legal team to ensure that Project Supply Chain teams receive effective legal support and advice across all subject matters.  Creates a vision for their own area of responsibility that aligns with the Purpose and Values of the organization. 

Expected to drive and execute solutions by collaborating across the legal department and through cross-functional or special project teams. Where appropriate, works with other functional groups to provide advice and solutions to Project management on supply chain legal issues facing the business.  

Key responsibilities

·       Significant experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating high value, high risk subcontracts and purchase orders within EPC and EPCM environments.

·       Support certain significant capital projects in the MPP and GO businesses. Acts as lead legal business partner to Project Supply Chain teams on designated capital projects, providing strategic legal support across the full subcontracting and procurement lifecycle including advising on claims.

·       Supports and advises Project Supply Chain teams on all stages of subcontracting and procurement on these projects, including:

·       Development of standard forms and templates

·       Preparation of prime contract flow-downs

·       Negotiation and execution of subcontracts and POs

·       Post-award contract management and claims handling

·       Whilst closely collaborating with GC Supply Chain and the Project Lead Counsel (where applicable) on these matters.

·       Leads or supports negotiations of high-value and high-risk subcontracts and purchase orders.

·       Identifies, assesses and manages legal and commercial risks arising from Project Supply Chains, and develops and implements mitigation strategies aligned with business objectives.

·       Collaborates with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders (including  regional legal teams, CoE’s, Operations and cross-functional teams)  to manage  legal  risk,  support delivery of project and business objectives, and strengthen supply chain contracting capability across regions.

·       Serves as an active member of the Supply Chain Working Group, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement and upskill lawyers in regional legal teams.

·       Supports the General Counsel Supply Chain in driving global consistency in subcontracting practices by establishing and promoting standard contractual positions, negotiation approaches, and risk management frameworks.

·       Participates in developing and delivering training to Supply Chain teams so that they are trained and skilled in how to draft and negotiate subcontracts and purchase orders.

·       Monitors and controls the supply chain related outside counsel spend on projects.